cockpit
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Saturday's action was thwarted by wind, waves and an issue with the cockpit canopy's latch not fastening.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Multiple media outlets had previously speculated that the plane crash was intentionally caused by someone in the cockpit – but this remains unconfirmed.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The man in the cockpit is now required to manage how much energy the car is using, often by lifting his foot off the gas to let the battery recharge.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The donor said her husband, whose picture is in the cockpit of the Endeavour, would have been very proud — if a little embarrassed — that his name is on the new building.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
He stood up and carried Toby to the place where the cockpit had sat, now an oval of exposed dirt circled by overgrown grass and leaves.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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